Finance Assistant Job at Saffron Housing Trust (Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk)

Finance Assistant

Saffron Housing Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

25725.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to maintain the Purchase Ledger by processing, checking and coding invoices, reconciling statements and dealing with all purchase ledger enquiries within appropriate timescales. Fulltime: 37hrs per week. We are a housing association based in Norfolk providing quality homes and services to people across the county and in Suffolk. We manage over 6,000 homes including affordable homes for those in housing need who cannot afford to rent or buy in the open market. We offer specialist homes for older and vulnerable adults and are committed to providing new homes to help solve the housing crisis.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain the Purchase Ledger by processing, checking and coding invoices, reconciling statements and dealing with all purchase ledger enquiries within appropriate timescales
Prompt and accurate recording and distribution of invoices when received
Be one of the key contacts for Budget Managers for Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger queries
Prepare the payment runs, liaising with Finance and Budget Managers to ensure all payments are captured
Provide information to assist in monitoring contractor spend
Assist in system testing, ensuring changes are accurately reflected and logged

Requirements:

Good level of general education to NVQ Level 2, or 5 GCSEs, grade ‘C’ or higher, or equivalent, to include English Language and Mathematics
Numeracy and clerical background
Experience working with computer based financial packages, databases and spreadsheets
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work to deadlines under pressure whilst prioritising workload
Ability to review and improve working practices
Ability to spot and problem solve inaccuracies in data
Ability to use IT effectively, with proficient keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office which must include MS Word, Excel and Outlook
High levels of communication skills, both written and verbally
Be pro-active in finding solutions to problems which may arise
Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
Good organisation skills to ensure deadlines are met and processes are carried out in a timely manner
Reliable, self-motivated and conscientious

What we offer:

Learning And Development: Covers the membership fee of one professional body relevant to your job role, and excellent opportunities for training & courses
Time Off: Generous holiday entitlement, Holiday Trading, Volunteer and study days, and Enhanced Family Leave
Prioritising Mental Health: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing check-ins
Aviva Pension Scheme: Choose your contribution and Saffron match up to 10%, and we offer Life Assurance cover
Health Schemes: Bupa Private Medical Insurance, Medicash Cashback Plan [eligible after probation completion]
Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Cycle to work, and Tusker Car Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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